George Ream Jr

George Ream, Jr., 77, of Kutztown, formerly of Topton, died suddenly Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was the husband of Shirley J. (Hilbert) Ream whom he married November 13, 1954.

Born in Rockland Township, he was a son of the late George J., Sr. and Catherine E. (Seidel) Ream. George was a former member of New Jerusalem United Church of Christ, Rockland Township. He was a Pennsylvania Army National Guard veteran of the Korean War, serving as a corporal in the 213th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. Mr. Ream was a member of Ray A. Master Post 217 American Legion, Topton, where he currently serves as Commander, and previously served as Commander for two years, a trustee for over 15 years and a member of its Honor Guard. George was employed as a truck driver for Giorgio Foods, Blandon for 10 years until his retirement in 1997. Prior to that, he worked in the same capacity for Caloric Corporation, Topton and several other companies in the area. Presently he was a bus driver for Wilson Manor, Saucony Meadows and Saucony Cross Retirement Centers, Kutztown.

He is survived by Wife; Sons, Michael A., husband of Christiana L. (Walters) Ream, Fleetwood, Terry L. Ream, companion of Shelly A. Trupp, Mertztown, Scott K., husband of Pamela J. (Benjamin) Ream, Topton, Barry L., husband of Tracy J. (Fenstermacher) Ream, Kutztown, and Timothy N. Ream, Kutztown; Sisters, Ruth E. (Ream) Gauby, Fleetwood, Betty J. (Ream) Snyder, Temple, June J. (Ream) McKentley, Fleetwood; and Brothers, Dick H. Ream, Fleetwood, Ronald G. Ream, Mertztown, and Jack E. Ream, Fleetwood. There are also 10 Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a Brother, John G. Ream.

Graveside Services are will be private at the convenience of the family in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood. There is no viewing.

Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.